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Food Science & Technology
Mark Annunziato, Narmin Bashirova, Muhamed N. H. Eeza, Ariel Lawson, Daniel Benetti, John D. Stieglitz, Joerg Matysik, A. Alia, John P. Berry
Summary: A metabolomics approach was used to study the effects of Zearalenone (ZEA) exposure on zebrafish, olive flounder, and yellowtail snapper embryos. The results showed that ZEA exposure caused alterations in metabolic pathways related to hepatocytes, oxidative stress, membrane disruption, mitochondrial dysfunction, and impaired energy metabolism. These findings provide insights into the toxicity of ZEA in early life stages of fish and offer potential biomarkers for monitoring ZEA exposure and effects in fish.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Pavel A. Solovyev, Carsten Fauhl-Hassek, Janet Riedl, Susanne Esslinger, Luana Bontempo, Federica Camin
Summary: Wine authentication is crucial for identifying malpractice and fraud, using various physical and chemical analytical techniques. The emerging method of H-1 NMR spectroscopy has gained attention in wine analysis for its simplicity and speed in sample preparation, although it lacks official recognition.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Matthew Barden, Marie M. Phelan, Robert Hyde, Alkiviadis Anagnostopoulos, Bethany E. Griffiths, Cherry Bedford, Martin Green, Androniki Psifidi, Georgios Banos, Georgios Oikonomou
Summary: The strongest evidence of being associated with sole lesions corresponded to phenylalanine and 4 unlabeled metabolites. The serum metabolome, as characterized by proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, cannot predict the presence or future development of sole lesions. A small number of metabolites may be associated with sole lesions, but they can only explain a small proportion of the differences between affected and unaffected animals due to poor prediction accuracies. Future metabolomic studies should effectively control for interanimal and extraneous sources of spectral variation to reveal underlying metabolic mechanisms of sole lesion etiopathogenesis in dairy cows.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Dilek Eltemur, Peter Robatscher, Michael Oberhuber, Matteo Scampicchio, Alberto Ceccon
Summary: Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is a promising technique for the analysis of bovine milk due to its non-destructive nature, minimal sample preparation requirements, and comprehensive approach. This review provides an overview of the applications of NMR techniques in assessing the quality and authenticity of bovine milk, highlighting key studies and emphasizing the versatility and significance of NMR spectroscopy in milk metabolomics research.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Abdul-Hamid Emwas, Kacper Szczepski, Inas Al-Younis, Joanna Izabela Lachowicz, Mariusz Jaremko
Summary: Fluxomics is an innovative research field that measures intracellular flux rates in biological systems, providing insights into molecular interactions and metabolic pathways. It has become increasingly relevant in studying metabolic phenotypes.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xinli Ran, Zhixin Yang, Yingfeng Chen, Hongshun Yang
Summary: This study assessed the effect of konjac glucomannan (KGM) on the digestion of a plant-based fishball (PFB). The results showed that KGM prolonged digestion time and reduced the release of metabolites, which may help control appetite and lower postprandial blood glucose levels.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xue Zhao, Peixuan Cheng, Ru Xu, Kaili Meng, Sha Liao, Pu Jia, Xiaohui Zheng, Chaoni Xiao
Summary: By studying the dynamic metabolic changes in plasma and urine during epileptic seizures, this research provides insights into the development and progression of epilepsy, revealing the pathophysiological processes involving energy metabolism, amino acid metabolism, peripheral inflammation, and gut microbiota functions.
METABOLIC BRAIN DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sheng-Han Lee, Zhi-Yi Du, Wei-Chen Tseng, Wan-Yu Lin, Mei-Huei Chen, Ching-Chun Lin, Hao-Jan Liang, Hui-Ju Wen, Yue-Leon Guo, Pau-Chung Chen, Ching-Yu Lin
Summary: This study used a metabolomic approach to reveal associations between phthalate exposure and the serum metabolome in Taiwanese children. Unique phthalate exposures were associated with distinct serum metabolite profiles, potentially affecting energy mechanisms, oxidative stress, and lipid metabolism in children.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Melanie Fortier, Julie Lemyre, Edouard Ancelin, Hassan Oulyadi, Azeddine Driouich, Maite Vicre, Marie-Laure Follet-Gueye, Laure Guilhaudis
Summary: Large amounts of root exudates are released by plant roots into the soil, and it is important to understand their composition and function. However, obtaining root exudates without inducing artefacts is challenging. In this study, a protocol using NMR analysis was developed to analyze low molecular weight molecules secreted by pea roots. The protocol was successful in discriminating between pea and faba bean exudate compositions and shows promise for studying root exudates from different plant species in response to environmental conditions.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Dion G. Thomas, Yu-Chieh Tzeng, Petrik Galvosas, Freya G. Harrison, Mary J. Berry, Paul D. Teal, Sean D. Galvin, Sergei I. Obruchkov
Summary: Objective: A single-sided magnet system is developed for measuring Magnetic Resonance relaxation and diffusion parameters. Methods: This system uses an array of permanent magnets to optimize magnet positions and produce a homogeneous B-0 magnetic field that can project into a sample. Results: The magnet produces a 0.2 T field and can measure T-1, T-2, and ADC parameters. In-vivo studies show its potential for non-invasive measurements in the brain, such as monitoring T-2 during cerebral hypoxia.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Cristina Licari, Leonardo Tenori, Francesca Di Cesare, Claudio Luchinat, Betti Giusti, Ada Kura, Rosina De Cario, Domenico Inzitari, Benedetta Piccardi, Mascia Nesi, Cristina Sarti, Francesco Arba, Vanessa Palumbo, Patrizia Nencini, Rossella Marcucci, Anna Maria Gori, Elena Sticchi
Summary: Metabolic perturbations and inflammatory mediators play a fundamental role in adverse post-acute ischemic stroke outcomes. This study found associations between specific metabolic features and outcomes such as hemorrhagic transformation, non-response to thrombolytic treatment, and functional outcome. These metabolic changes indicate a state of energy failure, oxidative stress, and systemic inflammation.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOME RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nyuk Ling Ma, Su Datt Lam, Wan Afifudeen Che Lah, Aziz Ahmad, Joerg Rinklebe, Christian Sonne, Wanxi Peng
Summary: This study investigates the cellular mechanisms of salinity stress recovery in plants by comparing tolerance and susceptible genotypes, revealing upregulation of specific metabolites in the recovered-tolerant genotype. Rice can survive in high saline affected areas with the right selection of salt-tolerant species, showcasing potential for sustainable farming practices.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Klaudia W. Milc, Thomas Oerther, Joshua A. Dijksman, John P. M. van Duynhoven, Camilla Terenzi
Summary: A pressure-driven high-field MRI velocimetry platform was developed to accurately predict cooperative flow in strongly confined flow. Experimental observations showed that the cooperative flow of Carbopol in a 100 μm capillary was independent of flow conditions, while the cooperative flow of heterogeneous fat crystal dispersion (FCD) increased with gap size and applied pressure.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. Ashokan, Ekta Rana, Kadimetla Sneha, C. Namith, G. S. Naveen Kumar, N. Azharuddin, K. Elango, S. Jeyakumar, K. P. Ramesha
Summary: Advancements in NMR and MS technologies, along with developments in omics sciences, have led to a better understanding of molecular mechanisms and pathways related to the physiological and pathological state of animals. Metabolomics, a post-genomics tool, provides valuable information about an organism's status by analyzing small molecular metabolites within a given time frame. Recently, researchers have focused on metabolomics studies in various fields of livestock management and precision dairying. This review aims to provide insights into the current research and application of metabolomics in different areas of livestock, including nutri-metabolomics, disease diagnosis advancements, reproductive disorders, pharmaco-metabolomics, genomics studies, and dairy production studies.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Karolina Anna Mielko, Natalia Pudelko-Malik, Aneta Tarczewska, Piotr Mlynarz
Summary: Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is a key method in metabolomics and structural analysis, with high demand for solvents that can be simplified for biological studies with D2O and H2O, but more complex metabolomics studies require MeOH or MeCN. The use of NMR as an eco-friendly method aligns with solvent sustainability guidelines.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atefeh Zendehboudi, Azam Mohammadi, Sina Dobaradaran, Gabriel E. De-la-Torre, Bahman Ramavandi, Seyed Enayat Hashemi, Reza Saeedi, Emran Moradpour Tayebi, Ahmad Vafaee, Amirhossein Darabi
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and ecological risks of microplastics (MPs) in ballast water for the first time, and found high levels of MP pollution. These findings contribute to our understanding of the sources and risks of microplastics in marine ecosystems.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rose Boahemaa Pinto, Linda Bogerd, Martine van der Ploeg, Kwame Duah, Remko Uijlenhoet, Tim H. M. van Emmerik
Summary: Catchment-scale plastic pollution assessments provide insights into the sources, sinks, and pathways of plastic pollution. We propose an approach to quantify macroplastic transport and density in the Odaw catchment, Ghana, and find that the urban riverine zone has the highest transport, while the urban tidal zone has the highest riverbank and land macroplastic density.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aliya Baidourela, Qian Sun, Gongxin Yang, Umut Halik, Zhongkai Dong, Kaixu Cai, Guili Sun, Wenya Zhang, Sisi Cheng
Summary: The study focused on heavy metal pollution in the green vegetation of a suburban industrial area in Tuokexun County, Xinjiang, China. The results showed that the overall level of heavy metal pollution in the soil was minor, with mercury (Hg) being the most severe contamination, likely caused by human activities. The composition of heavy metal elements in trees was more stable compared to grass and shrubs, with varying concentrations across different vegetation. Shrubbery was found to be the most effective in heavy metal restoration, and there were disparities in heavy metal enrichment among different vegetation types.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James H. Bridson, Hayden Masterton, Beatrix Theobald, Regis Risani, Fraser Doake, Jessica A. Wallbank, Stefan D. M. Maday, Gavin Lear, Robert Abbel, Dawn A. Smith, Joanne M. Kingsbury, Olga Pantos, Grant L. Northcott, Sally Gaw
Summary: Plastic pollution has significant environmental impacts, largely due to chemical additives. However, the behavior of plastic additives in marine environments is not well understood. A marine deployment experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of weathering on the extractables profile of four types of plastics in New Zealand over a period of nine months. The concentration of additives in polyethylene and oxo-degradable polyethylene was strongly influenced by artificial weathering, while polyamide 6 and polyethylene terephthalate showed minimal change. These findings emphasize the importance of considering leaching and weathering effects on plastic composition when assessing the potential impact and risk of plastic pollution in receiving environments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alan G. Scarlett, Francis D. Spilsbury, Steven J. Rowland, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Kliti Grice
Summary: This study used diamondoid hydrocarbon distributions to identify the sources of environmental oil contamination. A suite of 20 diamondoids was found to accumulate in fish adipose tissue. The scatter plots of indices between fish and exposure oils showed a close to ideal 1:1 relationship, which can be used to determine the origin of the oil.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shan Jiang, Mengmeng Wan, Kun Lin, Yanshan Chen, Rui Wang, Liju Tan, Jiangtao Wang
Summary: In this study, the concentration, composition, distribution, and sources of PCBs in surface seawater of the Bohai Bay were analyzed. The results showed that PCBs in the Bohai Bay had high concentrations and were primarily derived from land-based sources such as port activities and river inputs. The PCBs in the Bohai Bay may come from commercial PCBs and their incineration products, municipal landfills, wood and coal combustion, and industrial activities, etc.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Icaro S. A. Porto, Saulo V. A. Dantas, Caio S. A. Felix, Francisco A. S. Cunha, Jailson B. de Andrade, Sergio L. C. Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluated the risks of mercury levels in sardines consumed by low-income population in Salvador, Brazil. The results showed that the mercury content in the sampled sardines posed no risks to human health. This study is significant as most sardines in Salvador come from Todos os Santos Bay, which has a history of mercury contamination.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahui Chen, Chengyu Yuan, Guanqun Zhai, Guangcheng Chen, Heng Zhu, Jun Liu, Yong Ye
Summary: This study investigated the combined influences of species selection and site elevation on greenhouse gas fluxes from restored mangrove soils. The results suggest that Avicennia marina should be selected for mangrove restoration to minimize carbon release and reduce the influence of greenhouse gas fluxes on the global greenhouse effect.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emmanuel Onyeabor, Uju Obuka
Summary: The Gulf of Guinea region in Africa is a significant area for coastal countries, playing a vital role in their economic and environmental development. This study aims to reduce marine plastic pollution in the region by utilizing legal instruments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanli Liu, Stephan Luttjohann, Alvise Vianello, Claudia Lorenz, Fan Liu, Jes Vollertsen
Summary: Large area attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (LAATR-FTIR) is a novel technique for detecting small microplastics, with limited accuracy for large microplastics. However, it shows promise in homogeneous matrices. The spectra quality is comparable between transmission mode and LAATR mode.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Phuc T. D. Le, Andrew M. Fischer, Britta D. Hardesty, Heidi J. Auman, Chris Wilcox
Summary: This study explores the relationship between ocean currents and the accumulation of floating marine debris (FMD) and finds that higher concentrations of FMD are associated with frontal frequencies (FF). FMD is primarily trapped in accumulation zones between fronts and the coastline, which have high biodiversity value.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Sawan, Perine Doyen, Florence Viudes, Rachid Amara, Celine Mahfouz
Summary: Few studies have examined the impact of urbanization and meteorological events on microplastics discharged into the sea through rivers. Surface water samples were collected from two Lebanese rivers, with differing degrees of urbanization, during dry and wet periods. The results showed that the most industrialized river had a significantly higher abundance of microplastics compared to the less-industrialized river. There was also a correlation between particle contamination and the season at each site, with microplastic concentrations highest on the first day of the wet season. These findings highlight the importance of considering meteorological events in accurately assessing plastic pollution influx into coastal waters.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine R. Shaw, Jonathan L. Whitney, Eileen M. Nalley, Madeline C. Schmidbauer, Megan J. Donahue, Jesse Black, Raquel N. Corniuk, Kellie Teague, Rachel Sandquist, Catherine Pirkle, Rachel Dacks, Max Sudnovsky, Jennifer M. Lynch
Summary: This study examines the ingestion of plastic in reef fish in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Plastic particles were found in the gastrointestinal tracts of multiple fish species. However, further analysis revealed that these particles were actually natural materials and posed no threat to human consumers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Revati Hardikar, C. K. Haridevi, Shantaj Deshbhratar
Summary: This study investigated the variability in phytoplankton functional structure using a trait-based approach and explored the relationship between species traits and environmental factors, as well as their impact on ecosystem functioning. The results revealed that morphological traits, temperature, and ammonia played a decisive role in the seasonal succession of phytoplankton species. It was found that certain traits favored higher biomass production but might hinder energy transfer efficiency. The strong correlation between environmental variables and phytoplankton functional structure supports the practical implementation of a trait-based approach in studying phytoplankton community dynamics under different environmental conditions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Engki A. Kisnarti, Nining Sari Ningsih, Mutiara R. Putri, Nani Hendiarti, Bernhard Mayer
Summary: This study examines the movement patterns of plastic marine debris in Indonesian waters, revealing that Indonesia contributes significantly to transboundary marine debris in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the South China Sea. Most of the debris remains in Indonesian waters and moves back and forth due to the influence of monsoon currents.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
